BK “King” will throw the first pitch at the Mariners game

A fast-food mascot will throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Mariners game tonight.

Let me repeat that.

A fast-food mascot will throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Mariners game tonight.

Weirded out? Don’t be. Because according to the press release, “The King’s big league appearance is sure to be a hit with Burger King customers and baseball fans alike” and Seattle will “extend a royal welcome to the King.”

So there you go.

This will be the open-mouthed Burger King mascot’s first time throwing a pitch in a major league baseball game, though, like double whoppers and large fries, he’s certainly no stranger to sporting events. The King has honored many a NASCAR race with his presence and has appeared at Super Bowl XL, Super Bowl XLI and the 2007 NFL Draft.

He’s even gone to the Halo 3 Hollywood premiere and — of course — the 2007 Kids Choice Awards.